| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty |
| Began: | Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 6:47 am |
| Maximum: | Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 6:59 am 0.006 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 7:07 am |
| Duration: | 20 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
October 3, 2024 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Rotorua
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looked like in Rotorua. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times were local time (NZDT) for Rotorua.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06:47:21 Thu, Oct 3 | SunriseThe sun is rising. | 96° | -0.2° | |
06:52:15 Thu, Oct 3 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. Since the Sun is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to the E for the best view of the eclipse. | 95° | 0.7° | |
06:59:36 Thu, Oct 3 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. The Sun is close to the horizon, we recommend going to a higher point. | 94° | 1.8° | |
07:07:01 Thu, Oct 3 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. The Sun is close to the horizon, so make sure you have free sight to the E. | 93° | 3.4° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.2 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The annular phase of this solar eclipse was not visible in Rotorua, but it could be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covered only a small portion of the Sun.
Where the Eclipse Was Seen
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Cloud Coverage (Oct 3)
In the past, this day was cloudy 66% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Rotorua
| Eclipse Visibility From Rotorua | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Rotorua, or the path map image for global details. | |||
Next annular eclipse visible in Rotorua